Tag: telehealth security

The Different Types of Telehealth & How to Stay HIPAA-compliant

October 17, 2019

Updated May 2022. The telehealth landscape has changed dramatically over the last few years. At the height of the pandemic closures in April 2021, 64% of US households reported using telehealth. 43% of Americans plan to continue using telehealth, and many healthcare providers continue to offer virtual care. When telehealth took off, many privacy and […]

What Does HIPAA Say About Telehealth?

April 23, 2019

Telehealth is becoming a popular option for providing efficient treatment and other services. Since it’s still an emerging practice, many in the health industry wonder how telehealth fits into the existing HIPAA regulations. You may be surprised that HIPAA doesn’t mention telehealth, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t apply. The reason for the omission is […]